OD4D Phase II
In an era of rapid change and increasing mistrust in institutions, open data and the surrounding communities that use it, are working to shift norms and culture to create dialogue and collaboration between governments, civil society and the private sector. Open data – that is freely accessible, standardized, and easily readable data –– can help to increase transparency and accountability for governments, build new business opportunities and support technologies such as artificial intelligence, and also improve services for citizens and increase participation and evidence in addressing key development challenges. The Open Data for Development network of hubs and global initiatives help ensure the release of meaningful data, support the creation of effective policies around data use, and support local innovations that use data in ways that lead to better development in spaces like health, cities, agriculture and education. As the community and the work they are leading has matured, there are new opportunities and entry points to use the open data in meaningful ways to advance development outcomes and the Sustainable Development Goals. New opportunities to advance gender equality using open data are also emerging, such as mapping out how women and girls use government services in order to design more responsive services, and exploring how releasing better data on femicides can be a catalyst for developing new interventions to combat violence against women.
Building on the successful first phase of OD4D (2015-2017), a new phase of the program will leverage this leading global network to address sector specific demands and benefit the most marginalized in the Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East and North Africa. OD4D’s regional hubs will continue to provide technical support for governments, will support the development of relevant open data interventions, and support research into balanced policies, data standards and best practices. Building on a contribution of Global Affairs Canada to the program, the new phase of work will prioritize gender equality in support to Canada`s leadership in the Open Government Partnership, and support scaling of activities in least developed regions.
Project ID
108868
Project Status
Completed
End Date
Duration
22 months
IDRC Officer
Katie Clancy
Total Funding
CA$ 1,266,727.00
Location
Central Asia
South Asia
Far East Asia
Burkina Faso
Cambodia
Costa Rica
Ghana
Indonesia
Jordan
Kenya
Laos
Mexico
Middle East
Myanmar
North of Sahara
Philippines
Senegal
South Africa
South America
South of Sahara
Thailand
Tunisia
Viet Nam
West Indies
Programs
Democratic and Inclusive Governance
Networked Economies
Open Data for Development
Institution Country
Canada
Institution
Recipient(s) to be Determined -- Holding Tank
Institution
Datos
Institution Website
Institution
East-West Management Institute
Institution Website
Institution Country
Uruguay
Project Leader
Fabrizio Scrollini
Institution
Iniciativa Latinoamericana por los Datos Abiertos
Institution Website
Institution Country
Kenya
Project Leader
Leonida Mutuku
Institution
Local Development Research Institute
Institution Website
Institution Country
Jamaica
Project Leader
Maurice McNaughton
Institution
The University of the West Indies
Institution Website
Institution Country
United States
Project Leader
Michael Canares
Institution
The World Wide Web Foundation
Institution Website
Institution Country
Kenya
Project Leader
Muchiri Nyaggah
Institution
Local Development Research Institute
Institution Website
Institution Country
United States
Project Leader
Pyrou Chung
Institution
East-West Management Institute, Inc.
Institution Website
Institution Country
Uruguay
Project Leader
Silvana Fumega
Institution
Datos, Acceso a la Información y Transparencia
Institution Website
Outputs
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Open data for development : enabling global south participation at IODC - final technical report Report
This report provides a brief overview of the activities of the project in terms of participation, the support provided to emergent leaders, and new activities developed in the context of this grant. The project enabled data collection from countries in Latin America to support the evolution of the Open Data Barometer as well as production of strategic advice to Latin American societies and governments regarding Open Data for development. Author(s): Scrollini, Fabrizio, Ruiz, Ana Language: English |
Gobierno abierto feminista - Costa Rica : contexto de género para el gobierno abierto en Costa Rica Documentos
Author(s): Flores, Brando Language: Spanish |
Feminist open government in Latin America : lessons from Mexico, Costa Rica and Uruguay Report
Inclusion and gender equality are priorities of the Open Government Partnership (OGP). “Feminist Open Government” (FOGO) supports initiatives that seek to eliminate barriers and support inclusion of all persons through transparency, participation, and accountability. The Latin American Initiative for Open Data (ILDA) analyzes how women are (or are not) involved in OGP processes in three Latin American countries: Mexico, Costa Rica, and Uruguay. The report identifies barriers as well as activities which may enrich OGP processes in terms of inclusion from a feminist perspective. Author(s): Fumega, Silvana, Flores, Brando, Vilalba, Sofia, Font, Silvia, Soto, Susana Language: English |
Gendered open data in anglophone Africa : bridging data gaps to advance gender equality Study
With a focus on Anglophone African countries, which are the Africa Open Data Network (AODN)’s priority countries within the Open Data for Development (OD4D) Network, this study assessed the availability of data on websites of national statistics offices, government ministries/ departments/agencies and multilateral agencies. They were analyzed along three domains; data availability, sex disaggregation and openness. Social protection and land rights are key facets of development for gender equality. These are areas where inequality persists, making a case for governments to ensure data is monitored and disaggregated by sex. Author(s): Juma, Linet, Mutuku, Leo, Salim, Mary, Nyaggah, Muchiri Language: English |
Towards inclusive open government in Africa : using the open government partnership to advance the women's rights agenda in Africa Study
Towards further inclusion in the Open Government Partnership (OGP), the Feminist Open Government (FOGO) Initiative was launched in 2018 to encourage governments and civil societies to take concrete gender actions. This detailed review focuses on Kenya and Ghana, exploring previous OGP processes in both countries and their attention to gender inclusivity. The study reveals that neither countries have deliberately sought to include women in the OGP processes. Instances where it happened were purely coincidental. The only conscientious effort made to include women and minority groups is within commitments made in the current Kenya National Action Plan (NAP III). Author(s): Juma, Linet, Mutuku, Leonida Language: English |
Towards an inclusive open government in Africa (TIOGA) Report
This paper outlines findings of the study regarding gender-responsive Open Government Partnership (OGP) processes in Kenya and Ghana. The study explored the extent to which open government efforts as they currently exist in national action plans (NAPs) and Open Government Partnership (OGP) processes, serve to dismantle equality-unfriendly systems, and how they can strengthen the ability of women to exercise their agency. The report details the assessment methods, project outputs and recommendations. A final report will be combined in a book as part of a collection of essays on Feminist Open Government. Author(s): Mutuku, Leonida, Juma, Linet, Nyaggah, Muchiri Language: English |
Gendered open data report : bridging data gaps to advance gender equality Report
With a focus on Anglophone African countries, this report examines the availability and openness of gendered data. These are priority countries for Africa Open Data Network (AODN) within the Open Data for Development (OD4D) Network. The study assessed availability of data on the websites of national statistics offices, government ministries/ departments/agencies and multilateral agencies. Gender inequalities persist, setting the African continent back an average of $US95 billion a year in economic gains. Data illustrates how gender inequality manifests itself, the areas in which there has been progress, and those from which to draw lessons. Author(s): Juma, Linet Language: English |